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Instant analysis | Commanders fall in 30-23 home finale loss to Cowboys

“Even though it was a short week, we prepared well,” Johnson said. “The things were out there that we wanted to get done. We just had a couple of plays here and there that we left on the field.”

That is perhaps the worst part of the Commanders’ 10th loss since starting the season 3-2. The Commanders were competitive, despite being down multiple starters and losing more to injury during the game itself. Johnson, who had just five days to prepare...

The Washington Commanders hosted the Dallas Cowboys on Christmas, and were defeated 30-23. That loss dropped them to 4-12 for the season, with one game left to play. With Washington out of playoff contention, fan focus has turned to next year’s draft, and where the team will be picking next April. The Commanders were projected to have the No. 7 overall pick entering Week 17, and that didn’t change after Thursday’s three-game Christmas slate.

The Commanders final game is against the Eagles in Philly. They won’t know the date/time of the game until Sunday. The Eagles host the Buffalo Bills...

The Week 17 Christmas slate of game switches over to Amazon Prime for the third game of the day. The Denver Broncos are visiting the Kansas City Chiefs in primetime. This is another division game that should have meant more than it does, but Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL and the Chiefs were eliminated from the playoffs. The Broncos were on an 11-game winnings streak until they lost to the Jaguars last week in a big AFC game.

Matchup: Denver Broncos (12-3) vs Kansas City Chiefs (6-9)

Date/Time: Thursday, December 25 | 8:15 p.m. ET

Location: GEHA Field at Arrowhead...

Dan Quinn spoke to the media after the Washington Commanders lost to the Dallas Cowboys 30-23 at home on Christmas day. He noted the team’s fight, but said they have to capitalize on winning-time moments. Center Tyler Biadasz suffered knee and ankle injuries during the game, and was ruled out. He will get an MRI tomorrow, and they hope its only sprains for both, but they won’t know until he has further tests. Biadasz was wearing a walking boot and a sleeve on his leg in the locker room.

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Have to execute in winning-time moments:

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The NFL has three games on its Week 17 Christmas day slate. The Washington Commanders hosted the Dallas Cowboys earlier, and now we’ve got another NFC division matchup. The Detroit Lions are visiting the Minnesota Vikings in a game they have to win to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. The Lions currently have a 6% chance of making the playoffs, and that goes up to 9% if they win, but they are eliminated if they lose. The Vikings have already been eliminated, and will be starting rookie QB Max Brosmer with J.J. McCarthy sidelined again.

Matchup: Detroit Lions (8-7)...

Commanders injuries and inactives

With Daniels and Mariota both out, Josh Johnson gets his first start for Washington since 2018. With Chris Rodriguez inactive, we should get a heavy dose of Bill Croskey-Merritt at running back. Laremy Tunsil’s absence should mean plenty of action at left tackle for Brandon Coleman.

Game recap

In the first half, the Cowboys scored 3 touchdowns on their first three possessions, then added a field goal on their 4th and final possession of the half to put up 289 yards and 24 points.

Washington’s defense showed up in the third quarter, and the Commanders...

The Washington Commanders are hosting the Dallas Cowboys on Christmas day. This game doesn’t mean anything for the playoffs with both teams already eliminated. The Cowboys were knocked out of contention last week when the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Commanders to clinch the NFC East. Washington is down to their third-string QB in Josh Johnson, and they added last year’s third-string QB(Jeff Driskel) this week with both Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota out. The Cowboys are planning on playing Dak Prescott and most of their starters for the final two games. Merry Christmas!

Injury Report

Matchup: Dallas Cowboys...

The Washington Commanders are hosting the Dallas Cowboys on Christmas day. This game doesn’t mean anything for the playoffs with both teams already eliminated. The Cowboys were knocked out of contention last week when the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Commanders to clinch the NFC East. Washington is down to their third-string QB in Josh Johnson, and they added last year’s third-string QB(Jeff Driskel) this week with both Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota out. The Cowboys are planning on playing Dak Prescott and most of their starters for the final two games. Merry Christmas!

Injury Report

Matchup: Dallas Cowboys...

The Washington Commanders are hosting the Dallas Cowboys on Christmas day. This game doesn’t mean anything for the playoffs with both teams already eliminated. The Cowboys were knocked out of contention last week when the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Commanders to clinch the NFC East. Washington is down to their third-string QB in Josh Johnson, and they added last year’s third-string QB(Jeff Driskel) this week with both Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota out. The Cowboys are planning on playing Dak Prescott and most of their starters for the final two games. Merry Christmas!

Injury Report

Matchup: Dallas Cowboys...

The Washington Commanders are hosting the Dallas Cowboys on Christmas day. This game doesn’t mean anything for the playoffs with both teams already eliminated. The Cowboys were knocked out of contention last week when the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Commanders to clinch the NFC East. Washington is down to their third-string QB in Josh Johnson, and they added last year’s third-string QB(Jeff Driskel) this week with both Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota out. The Cowboys are planning on playing Dak Prescott and most of their starters for the final two games. Merry Christmas!

Injury Report

Matchup: Dallas Cowboys...

The Washington Commanders released their final injury report for today’s game yesterday and then made three more roster moves. DT Ricky Barber and WR River Cracraft were elevated for today’s game, and it’s the first elevation for both of them. Barber was an UDFA the team signed after this year’s draft, and Cracraft was with the team last season.

Earlier this morning, the Commanders added RB Chris Rodriguez Jr to the injury report with an illness, and listed him as questionable. He’s inactive for today’s game. But Washington still has Bill Croskey-Merritt, Jeremy McNichols, and Chase Edmonds available.

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Commanders name Josh Johnson starter for Christmas game against Dallas

The 39-year-old quarterback, who has played for 14 NFL teams, will step in for the injured Marcus Mariota.

This will be Johnson’s first start since 2021, when he was a member of the Baltimore Ravens. He struggled last week when called upon to replace Mariota against the Eagles, but the coaching staff still feels confident in his abilities.

Quinn said Jeff Driskel, whom the Commanders signed off Arizona’s practice squad this week, will back up Johnson in Thursday’s game. Washington promoted...